Page 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 MVES receives $5K grant for Social Engagement Program from Everett Citizens Foundation M ystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) recently received a $5,000 grant from the Everett Citizens Foundation (ECF) in support of the MVES Social Engagement Program. “Thanks to the grant from the Everett Citizens Foundation, the Social Engagement Program has been able to reach out to many lonely and isolated seniors in the community and provide them with friendly conversations and feelings of social connectedness which is vitally important during these challenging times,” said Social Engagement Program Coordinator Linda Cornell. Open to MVES consumers, the Social Engagement Program is designed to help improve the health and well-being of isolated older adults in the community by providing meaningful social connection – whether it be through regular visits (when safe to do so), telephone calls or email. “Fostering closer relationships between the City of Everett and local organizations like MVES, who provide direct support and services to our residents, is precisely the reason I pushed for the establishment of the Everett Citizens Foundation. Since its inception, the ECF has provided grants to 50 local organizations and I want to thank the members of the Board for their diligence and our partners at Encore Boston Harbor for their fi nancial support,” said Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “The ability to engage socially is vital to the health and wellbeing of individuals. We are inherently social beings. I am very proud that the Everett Citizens Foundation voted to provide financial support to MVES’s Social Engagement Program,” said Attorney Matthew Lattanzi, ECF Staff Support. ECF was established by the Host Community Agreement between the City of Everett and Wynn Resorts that was approved by the voters of Everett in 2013. ECF receives an annual payment of $250,000 from Encore Boston Harbor, which is distributed among local groups, associations and programs with important initiatives in Everett. If you are interested in knowing more about Mystic Valley Elder Services’ Social Engagement Program or other programs, please visit mves.org or call 781-324-7705. Everett nonprofi ts eligible for grants from the Foundation Trust T he Foundation Trust, a private operating foundation serving small to medium-sized nonprofit organizations in Greater Boston, is pleased to announce that Everett has been selected as a priority community for its 2021 grant program. Nonprofi ts and cityrun public benefi t programs from Everett are eligible to submit proposals through May 7, 2021. Several types of support are off ered by the Foundation Trust, including partEverett’s newly appointed Deputy Fire Chief, Sabato LoRusso City Council President Wayne Matewsky is shown with his godson Sabato LoRusso, who was unanimously appointed by the council as the new deputy fi re chief on February 22. The LoRusso family has a long history of dedicated public service in the city. (Courtesy Photo) nership grants, event-specific small gifts, training and resource development. Foundation Trust Executive Director Dr. Joseph Spinazzola explained how this year’s grant program will prioritize active partnerships between the Foundation Trust and its grantees: “We are positioned to off er much more than funding alone, and we are excited to explore expanded partnership opportunities with 2021 applicants. Together, we’ll be able to achieve much more in our local communities than we could on our own.” Interested programs are invited to propose innovative programming, to be designed and implemented in partnership with the Foundation Trust, in one or more of the foundation’s funding tracks: overcoming trauma and adversity, empowering at-risk youths and communities, restoring dignity and quality of care for adults living with chronic conditions, and advancing inclusivity in the arts. This is the second consecutive year that the Foundation Trust has supported organizations in Everett. “Our partnerships were limited by the effects of the pandemic last year, and we are excited to be back to support organizations doing important and diffi cult work in Everett,” noted Foundation Trust Manager Lauren Liecau. A virtual information session on the awards and application process will be held on Thursday, March 25. Additional details and application instructions are available on www. FoundationTrust.org/apply. Mayor to host story time celebrating Dr. Seuss’s birthday M ayor Carlo DeMaria recently announced that he will be hosting a virtual story time to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday on Tuesday, March 2 at 3:30 p.m. He will be joined by special guests to read classic Dr. Seuss books through Zoom. “I am so excited to celebrate Dr. Suess’ birthday,” said DeMaria. “Dr. Seuss has created an excellent foundation for reading and I could not be more proud to celebrate his birthday and read his books. Although I wish we could be celebrating this day in the classroom, celebrating through a virtual event is the best way to ensure our children’s safety.” Dr. Seuss’s birthday is nationally celebrated as National Read Across America Day, and the mayor is excited to be part of the national celebration. To participate in the celebration, please follow the instructions below for Zoom: Time: March 2, 2021, 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S. and Canada). Join Zoom Meeting: https://ci-everett-ma.zoom.us/ j/98244106409?pwd=TERXdWxhRy95OTlSTkNFMDlKWElJUT09. Meeting ID: 982 4410 6409. Passcode: 369790. Phone in: +1 646 558 8656. Meeting ID: 982 4410 6409.
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